America Reads TUTORING PROGRAM

Established in 1998, America Reads strives to ensure every child who participates can read well and independently. Bradley students serve as after-school tutors at various locations in the community to provide free tutoring in the area of reading. Evening tutoring sessions are also conducted in Bradley's Burgess Hall. Evening sessions are available Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Application Information for Parents/Guardians of Local Children

Family members of local children, Kindergarten through 8th grade, can apply to participate in the evening program. There is no charge for these tutoring sessions. Children will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will be expected to regularly attend the sessions for which they are registered. Please keep in mind that this is not a “drop-in” program, but a program that requires attendance on a regular basis to show improvement in reading skills. If you are interested in having your child receive free tutoring in the area of reading, please complete the online application.

Schedule

Spring 2025

   Start Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

   End Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Fall 2025

   Start Date: TBD

   End Date: TBD

Questions?

If you have further questions, please send an email to AmericaReads@bradley.edu.

Interested in Becoming a Tutor?

Undergraduate Bradley University students who have Federal College Work Study are encouraged to apply for a paid position with the America Reads Program through ADP. Tutors work 2-10 hours per week assisting local children K-8th grade.